Ormond Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Ormond Garage
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 18, 2014
1. The Ormond Garage Marker
Inscription.
The Ormond Garage. . Built by Flagler East Coast Hotel Company in 1904 for the 1905 races. This landmark in the history of the American automobile industry was the setting for the preparation, testing and servicing of some of the most famous racing cars of the world which made racing history and records on the nearby beach. It was a proving ground for pioneer automobile manufacturers such as Olds, Winton, Ford and Chevrolet. Some of the famous drivers who made world speed records here were William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., Arthur MacDonald, Fred Marriott, Ralph DePalma, Barney Oldfield and Tommy Milton.
Built by Flagler East Coast Hotel Company in 1904 for the 1905 races. This landmark in the history of the American automobile industry was the setting for the preparation, testing and servicing of some of the most famous racing cars of the world which made racing history and records on the nearby beach. It was a proving ground for pioneer automobile manufacturers such as Olds, Winton, Ford and Chevrolet. Some of the famous drivers who made world speed records here were William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., Arthur MacDonald, Fred Marriott, Ralph DePalma, Barney Oldfield and Tommy Milton.
Erected 1966 by The Birthplace of Speed Association, Inc. and the Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-135.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 29° 17.424′ N, 81° 2.654′ W. Marker is in Ormond Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on East Granada Boulevard (State Road 40) just east of North Halifax Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker sits in front of a Sun Trust Bank branch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach FL 32176, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The World War Honor Roll (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
